Palo Alto Networks. has been granted a patent for a method that enhances network traffic management. It involves building pattern matching databases for signaling protocols, scanning network traffic to identify application flows, and mapping signaling protocol identifiers to application traffic for policy selection and enforcement in the data plane. GlobalData’s report on Palo Alto Networks gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Palo Alto Networks, IoT network security was a key innovation area identified from patents. Palo Alto Networks's grant share as of July 2024 was 63%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Network traffic flow identification and policy enforcement method
The patent US12068950B2 outlines a method and apparatus for managing network traffic by utilizing signaling protocol pattern databases. The method begins with the selection of a specific signaling protocol pattern database based on the detection of a message within a network traffic flow. This involves scanning the traffic flow in a control plane for a pattern match, which, if found, allows for the extraction of application traffic flow identifying information. This information is then used to create a mapping between the signaling protocol and the application traffic flow identifier, which is communicated to a data plane for policy selection and application.
Additionally, the patent describes the process of detecting messages and establishing mappings through the use of multiple pattern databases, including those built from session description protocol descriptions. The method includes mirroring network traffic to the control plane, extracting identifiers from payloads, and applying selected policies to the corresponding network traffic. The apparatus associated with the patent comprises a processor and a machine-readable medium containing executable instructions to perform these tasks, ensuring efficient management of network traffic based on application-level protocols.
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